Hi everyone, in this video you are going to hear me having a conversation with another native English speaker.
This is a great way for you to learn how to speak English naturally just like natives do. It is also really good for IELTS exam preparation. Enjoy!
Tick-tock it’s nearly 2017!
Let’s start by looking at the clock here on our right.
The clock shows for example, that it’s ten to two in the afternoon 13:50
The first half of the hour is always past and the second half is always to.
First half of the clock
Five past two 14:05
Ten past two 14:10
A Quarter past two or you can say two fifteen 14:15
Twenty past two 14:20
Twenty- five past two 14:25
In English we always say that thirty minutes have Pasted.
Half past two or two thirty 14:30
Second half of the clock
After thirty minutes have pasted it changes to To because now we are looking towards the next hour:
Twenty- five minutes to three 14:35
Twenty to three 14:40
A Quarter to three or 14:45
Ten to three 14:50
Five to three 14:55
Three o’clock 15:00
When asked the time we should always say it is …….. or it’s three o’clock.
We use AT+ Time when giving the time of a specific event.
When we write the time like in most languages we just use numbers:
See you in the next post!!!
In this short video I explain how to use the preposition AT.
English has a lot of confusing words especially those words that look and sound the similar.
Than and Then are hard to know when to use even for native users!
The trick to know when to use which is easy! Than is for comparisons so if you are not comparing something: use then.
Then is used when you want to talk about a sequence of events, giving instructions in a step-by-step order or when time is involved the word then is used.
Here is a video explaining it all!
If you would like me to discuss any other words in English you find confusing, let me know by contacting me at: www.info@studyonlineenglish.com
As you have probably already noticed in English we use a lot of idioms and expressions. In this short video, I will explain what rings a bell means.
Someone called Flor called me yesterday, her name rings a bell but I cant remember who she is?
Do you ever find it hard remembering people? I know I do!
Ive noticed especially in Spain that people get confused with having a career and having a degree. That is mostly because (down to) the false friend Carrera in Spanish which means degree.
In this video I will explain the difference.
One of the most important things when learning a new language is to enjoy it. This can be easy to do, it´s all about how you learn and how you recognize the progress you´re making and how great you feel seeing how well you’re doing.
Focus on creating full, real English sentences every time you learn a new word.If you want to fell that wonderful sense of confidence and achievement (of success) every time you sit down to learn English, the number one thing you should do is impress yourself (feel proud of yourself) is by speaking full English sentences.
Children do not learn grammar first. They start learning words to communicate, then short series of words together (sentences) to communicate more and then it grows from there.
Whenever you learn English from now on, focus on forming full sentences. If you have to, you can quickly look up grammar here and there to fill in the gaps, just so you understand how to make the sentences properly.
This is also great for remembering vocabulary, because you remember the words meaning when you use it in a sentence.
For example, when you focus on English for an hour, learn a few new words then immediately use them in full sentences. When you learn “to go” start to use “to go” right away, don’t wait.
Every time you sit down to learn English, try to have a little conversation with what you have just learnt. Repeat and repeat and repeat. Practice the new word inside 5 or 10 or 20 different sentences and see how good it feels.
At every level of English, make long sentences, because you can!!!!!
You will feel great because you are using the new word in real spoken English.
Do not feel like you have to practice lots before you begin talking in English. You can begin talking English NOW.
Speak out loud:
If you’re alone, speak out loud. Talk to yourself – it’s a great listening habit.
I hope you enjoyed this tip! If you have any questions or you would like to book a lesson, please email on info@studyonlineenglish.com
In this video I am going to explain what cost an arm and a leg means. In English we use a lot of idioms. Idioms are expressions that can´t be understood just by listening to them, they are expressions that you just have to learn to understand. They are ideal because sometimes the best way to express how you feel is by using expressions or idioms. I learnt various Spanish expressions when I started learning Spanish, I use them all the time now.
One of my favorites is: No te compliques la vida, which means don´t complicate your life. There is´nt such an expression in English, I love it.
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